Specifically, it is proposed to authorize the Customs Service to conduct joint inspections with other regulatory agencies and to expand its international cooperation. This will simplify the tracking of complex fraud schemes by expanding opportunities for information exchange within the framework of cross-border procedures.
It will also strengthen Moldova’s role as a partner in ensuring the security of the EU’s external borders.
In addition, the draft harmonizes the Customs Code with the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) of 1994.
Extension of Temporary Exemptions
It is also proposed to extend a number of temporary exemptions. The possibility of temporarily importing vehicles with Ukrainian registration will be maintained until March 1, 2028. Currently, this is permitted until August 1, 2026.
It is proposed to extend, through December 31, 2029, the exemption from providing guarantees for equipment used in the processing of goods, which is currently in effect through the end of 2026.
It is proposed to extend the exemption from providing guarantees for the import of goods under technical and investment assistance projects financed by state funds and grants for one year, until December 31, 2027. It is also proposed to extend the provision allowing the use of the inward processing regime without providing a financial guarantee.
New penalties are also being introduced into the Customs Code. In particular, submitting a customs declaration without presenting the goods will result in a fine ranging from 4,000 to 15,000 lei, and submitting a duplicate declaration for the same goods will result in a fine ranging from 5,000 to 15,000 lei.
This is expected to reduce the number of errors in customs declarations and ease the burden on information systems.
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